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Events

« May 07, 2008 - June 06, 2008 »
 
05 / 7
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 2:00 pm

Between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is scheduled to arrive to restock fish in the Mill Pond. The public is invited to watch.

For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/animals/mill-pond-officially-reopens-wedn....


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Montgomery-Lonsdale, 5 p.m.


05 / 8
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Holy Family, 5 p.m.


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Holy Family, 5 p.m.


05 / 9
End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/05/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/09/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/09/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 6:00pm

Kids First Garage Sale
Date: May 9th, and 10th
Time: 9am to 6pm
Place: 14400 Rutgers St NE Prior Lake
Please join Cultural Care Au Pair for a very special event: a Kids First Garage Sale! Our group of au pairs from the twin cities will be selling all kinds of great items: games, toys, clothing, furniture and more! Cultural Care Au Pair's Kids First holiday cards, CD of international children's songs and the International Cookbook will also be featured at this event.


Start: 4:15 pm

Jordan at Le Center, 4:15 p.m.


Start: 4:30 pm

Delano at Jordan, 4:30 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

St. Michael at Jordan Brewers, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 10
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 6:00 pm
Start: 05/09/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/10/2008 - 6:00pm

Kids First Garage Sale
Date: May 9th, and 10th
Time: 9am to 6pm
Place: 14400 Rutgers St NE Prior Lake
Please join Cultural Care Au Pair for a very special event: a Kids First Garage Sale! Our group of au pairs from the twin cities will be selling all kinds of great items: games, toys, clothing, furniture and more! Cultural Care Au Pair's Kids First holiday cards, CD of international children's songs and the International Cookbook will also be featured at this event.


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/10/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/11/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 2:00 pm

Jordan at Winthrop, 2 p.m.


Start: 4:15 pm

Jordan at Norwood-Young America, 4:15 p.m.


05 / 11
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/10/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/11/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 6:00 pm

Waconia at Jordan, 6 p.m.


05 / 12
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Norwood-Young America at Jordan, 4 p.m.


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Glencoe, 5 p.m.


05 / 13
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 4:00 pm

Norwood-Young America at Jordan, 4 p.m.


Start: 6:00 pm

A meeting of the Jordan Planning Commission is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.

The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings
generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the
city hall.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Veseli, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 14
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 8:00 am

The Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be having its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center within the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. Meetings are open to the public. For more information please contact Shelly Tietz at (952) 492-5412. Visit our website at www.scottswcd.org.


05 / 15
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 4:15 pm

Jordan at Minnesota River Conference championships, 4:15 p.m.


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Le Sueur-Henderson, 5 p.m.


05 / 16
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/12/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/16/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 7:00 am
End: 6:00 pm

Residents of the city of Jordan and Sand Creek Township can dispose of
unwanted household items during the annual spring cleanup day at the
Mini-Met ballpark parking lot.

For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/jordan-sand-creek-township-hos....


Start: 7:00 am
End: 6:00 pm

Residents of the city of Jordan and Sand Creek Township can dispose of
unwanted household items during the annual spring cleanup day at the
Mini-Met ballpark parking lot.

For more information, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/jordan-sand-creek-township-hos....


Start: 3:30 pm

Farmington at Jordan, 3:30 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

Union Hill at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 17
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 1:00 pm

Scott County celebrates Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial with a special event Saturday at Murphy’s Landing in Shakopee.

Along with a day full of activities, there will be a special re-enactment of the Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858.

Abraham Lincoln and Judge Stephen Douglas are actually performers Taber Akin and David Woodard – former Historic Fort Snelling staff.

The debate takes place at 1 p.m. Admission to The Landing that day is free.


Start: 1:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm

The Jordan Fire Department is marking its 125th anniversary this year with a citywide celebration.

A parade through downtown Jordan begins at 1 p.m.  

Following that will be firefighter competitions, a fire truck display, games for children, and music from Zuhrah Pipes and Drums and the St. Peter Govenaires Drum Corps. From 8 p.m. to midnight, Bobby Vee will perform.

Activities after the parade will be held at the fire station, 501 Varner St., and food and beverages will be sold throughout the day.

For more information, call the city of Jordan at 952-492-2535. 


Start: 4:00 pm

Jordan Alers at Webster, 4 p.m.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 18
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/17/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/18/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 6:00 pm

Victoria at Jordan, 6 p.m.


05 / 19
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 5:00 pm

Jordan at Montgomery, 5 p.m.


Start: 6:30 pm

A meeting of the Jordan City Council is scheduled to begin at 6:30
p.m. Monday, May 19. A work session
will follow.

The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E. Meetings
generally take place in the city council chamber in the basement of the
city hall.


05 / 20
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 11:00 am
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at St. Peter, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 21
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 8:00 pm

Alers vs. Webster Rookies, 8 p.m., Mini Met


05 / 22
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 1:00 am
End: 12:59 pm

The newest adventure of intrepid, globetrotting archeologist Indiana Jones doesn’t have a title yet, but it does have a premier date – May 22.


Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Minnesota Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women will meet on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Prior Lake Public Library, located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue South. This will be the last meeting before the chapter’s summer break. Meetings will resume in September.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.mnvalleynow.org or email mnvalleynow@yahoo.com.


05 / 23
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/19/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/23/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


(all day)
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Shakopee, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 24
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 12:00 pm
Start: 05/20/2008 - 11:00am
End: 05/24/2008 - 12:00pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be closed on Saturday, May 24th, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. They will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, May 28th. Please note that the RE-USE Room will also be closed on Saturday, May 24th.


Start: 1:00 pm

Jaguars vs. Waseca, 1 p.m., Caswell Park in Mankato


Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 05/24/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/25/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley

Shawna Mullen, Cambridge


Start: 5:00 pm

Jaguars vs. TBD, 5 p.m. Caswell Park, Mankato


05 / 25
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 5:00 pm
Start: 05/24/2008 - 1:00pm
End: 05/25/2008 - 5:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley

Shawna Mullen, Cambridge


05 / 26
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Memorial Day services are planned to celebrate Jordan's fallen soldiers and deceased firefighters.

For the full program, go to http://www.jordannews.com/news/activities/memorial-day-program-2008-7680.  


Start: 9:00 am
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 6:00 pm

Chaska at Jordan, 6 p.m.


05 / 27
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 8:30 am

A meeting of the Jordan Public Safety Committee is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27.

The Jordan Government Center is located at 210 First St. E.
Generally, city meetings that are open to the public take place in the
city council chamber in the basement of the
city hall.


Start: 5:00 pm

Hubmen vs. Holy Family, 5 p.m., Mini Met


05 / 28
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan Alers vs. Union Hill, 7:30 p.m., Mini Met


05 / 29
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


(all day)
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 4:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm

Volunteer Bob King retiring from Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Mounted Reserve Unit After 10 Years.

Please join the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Reserve Unit in a retirement celebration for Bob King on Thursday, May 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Dangerfield’s Restaurant (1583 E. 1st Ave., Shakopee, Minnesota).


Start: 7:30 pm

Jordan at Arlington, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 30
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort


End: 4:00 pm
Start: 05/26/2008 - 9:00am
End: 05/30/2008 - 4:00pm

The Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus
College in St. Peter will present "Permanent? Senior Show 2008," an
exhibition featuring the work of 12 senior studio art majors at the
college. The show will be on display from Saturday, May 3, through
Sunday, June 1, with an opening reception scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7
p.m. May 3.

This exhibition is a culminating event in the studio
art major’s curriculum and a required component of the major. On
display are works by:

Stephanie Buresh, Jordan

Danny Blacker, Apple Valley


Start: 7:30 pm

Green Isle at Jordan, 7:30 p.m.


05 / 31
(all day)
Start: 05/06/2008 - 10:00am
End: 06/13/2008 - 7:00pm

225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company is looking for the next best “Trash-formation” artist. The contest is open to found object artists (10-100) that want to express their creative abilities using reclaimed materials. There is no fee to enter.

Art Specifications:
1. Materials that would otherwise be trash.
2. Media of your choice that conveys the 3R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Judging Criteria:
1. Use of Recycled Materials.
2. Creativity & Functionality.
3. Originality.
4. Level of Effort